Pregnancy and childbirth
Birth of twins
Birth of twins Twins are more likely to be born early, often before 38 weeks, so it's important to under…
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Late birth
Late birth Pregnancy typically lasts about 40 weeks (about 280 days from the first day of your last period). …
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retained placenta
retained placenta A retained placenta occurs when the placenta is not delivered within 30 minutes of the ba…
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postpartum hemorrhage
postpartum hemorrhage Postpartum hemorrhage occurs when bleeding is heavier than usual after childbirth. It c…
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Labor complications
Labor complications slow progress of labor When the child is in an unusual position multiple pregnancy concer…
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The first 24 hours for the mother after giving birth
The first 24 hours for the mother after giving birth If you're pregnant with your first child, you may …
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The first 24 hours of a baby's life
The first 24 hours of a baby's life The first day of your new baby's life is exciting and stressful f…